Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

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What is a property of metals?

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Metals are malleable, meaning they can be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.

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What type of element is Silicon?

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Silicon is a metalloid, possessing properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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Are non-metals good conductors of heat and electricity?

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FALSE. Non-metals are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What type of element is Iron?

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Iron is a metal, known for being a good conductor, malleable, and magnetic.

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Which of the following would classify an element as a metal? Dull, Luster, Malleable, Hard

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Dull would not classify an element as a metal.

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Define metals.

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Metals are elements that are typically shiny, malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity.

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Define nonmetals.

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Nonmetals are elements that are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity and can be gases, liquids, or brittle solids.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, often used in semiconductors.

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Give an example of a metal.

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An example of a metal is Copper (Cu), which is a good conductor of electricity.

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Give an example of a nonmetal.

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An example of a nonmetal is Sulfur (S), which is a brittle solid.